4x Magazine Framework
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 18 Modders Resources mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Annoyed by the limited and copy-pasted magazine racks with exactly the same magazines in the same order every time? Well, then this mod is for you!
What does this do?
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[]Expands the number of magazines to about 4x the vanilla game.
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]Randomizes the distribution of magazines so that they are more evenly distributed.How does this mod compare to similar frameworks?
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[]Better performance - This is not a script mod, so it is lighter on your CPU. It does not require a script processing thousands of nodes as they are streamed in (there are well over a million nodes in the game).
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]Vanilla behavior - Assets are persistent just like vanilla.[]Better compatibility with apartment mods - Allows for easy exceptions with no processing overhead for areas such as your player-customized apartments
A graphics mod is required to experience more than just the randomizer. Here is my compatible mod for this framework: -4x- NSFW Magazines Androids
If you like this mod, you might want to check out my similar framework for vending machines: 4x Vending Machine Framework
And for posters: 4x Poster Framework
Features transforms buffer optimizations.
If you want to mix graphics mods together, then combine graphics mods with load order priority. For example, if you want to mix a standard replacer mod and 4x mod together:
[small standard replacer mod] > >
Framework should always be lowest priority.
Installation:
(Normal)
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[]Download the non-Redmod version of the mod
[]Extract the .zip file
[]Place contents (drag archive folder) into your Cyberpunk 2077 game folder
(Redmod)
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[]Download the Redmod version of the mod
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]Extract the .zip file[]Place the contents (drag mods folder) into your Cyberpunk 2077 game folder
[]Make sure you've downloaded the free RedMod DLC from the store
- When launching the game, be sure that "Enable Mods" toggle is on
Uninstallation:
(Normal): Remove 'Magazine_Framework.archive' and 'custom_magazine_framework.archive.xl from your Cyberpunk 2077\ar
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[]Download the Redmod version of the mod
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[]Download the non-Redmod version of the mod
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[]Better performance - This is not a script mod, so it is lighter on your CPU. It does not require a script processing thousands of nodes as they are streamed in (there are well over a million nodes in the game).
4x Magazine Framework is a modder's resource for Cyberpunk 2077 that expands the number of magazines in Night City by 4x and randomizes their placement. It's designed for modders to build upon, with 892 endorsements and 72,433 downloads, last updated September 2025.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 892 endorsements—clearly a solid foundation.
- 4x more magazines means way more loot variety for scavenging.
- Randomization keeps each playthrough fresh, so you never know what you'll find.
⚠️ Cons
- Description cuts off mid-sentence—no full details on what else it does.
- As a framework, it's not a complete gameplay overhaul; you'll need other mods to see the full benefit.
- No explicit install instructions or dependency info, so you might have to figure it out yourself.
For Cyberpunk 2077 modders who want to build on a magazine expansion framework. Also for players who want more loot variety and don't mind a bit of setup. Skip if you want a plug-and-play mod with full documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a framework, check the mod's forum posts for any required dependencies or patches.
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to keep track of this and other mods.
- If you're not a modder, pair it with other magazine-related mods to get the full experience.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
- Author
- nremind
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 72,433
- Endorsements
- 892
- Category
- Modders Resources
- Created
- 8/17/2024
- Updated
- 9/15/2025
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
These mods list this mod as a dependency.
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